What would George Washington think of today's US military?

That's such a big question, covering world politics, social changes, and technology at all levels. The idea that the United States had become the world's sole hyper-power, with vast global commitments would be itself a tough one for President Was... read more

Probably quite thrilled and surprised simultaneously. George Washington actively (for George Washington) pushed for creation of laws that would govern the state militias. See the Militia Acts of the 1790s. read more

George Washington warned us this day would come. The only question is whether we will listen. U.S. Navy Captain John Plumb has been a Navy Officer for 22 years, studied George Washington extensively for his Joint Professional Military Education, and holds a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering. read more

Christie's to auction George Washington's personal items; George Washington book sells for nearly $10 million; The evils of modern politics were foreshadowed by the prescient words of the founding generation. Washington, our nation’s first and only president with no declared party allegiance, was perhaps the most weary of the harms caused by uncompromising political factions. read more